Gtx 770 vs r9 280x

[Bro]

So I can't decide on either the gtx 770 2gb and r9 280x 3 gb for a two monitor setup. I'm not planning on running both monitors for gaming but one for gaming and one for skype and social media. Help!

 

[Derza10]

You can't really go wrong with either one for gaming on a single 1080p monitor... I'd say get the cheapest of the two.

GTX 770: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125463&cm_re=gtx_770-_-14-125-463-_-Product
r9 280x: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125490&cm_re=r9_280x-_-14-125-490-_-Product

Those are the cheapest two (non reference) cards on newegg, the r9 280x is $20 cheaper. r9 280x will be better if you ever get a 3rd monitor and play in eyefinity/surround as well (due to the extra gb of ram).

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Things to consider:

1. The reference 770 has a 3% advantage over the reference 280x.

2. The nVidia cards have more overclocking headroom.

3. The best of the 770s (MSI NGaming) is a bit expensive today ($349) on newegg ...was $299 few days ago. The Asus one is among the lowest cost outta the box but is set at a very low clock speed so hat may be an issue if not overclocking. The Gigabyte at $309 is attractive pricewise but tends to be a bit noisy.

4. The MSI 280x isn't that much faster than the reference version but it's price at $289 sure is attractive. But the cards run very, very hot ....

8.1 rating http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/R9_280X_Gaming/31.html

9.8 Rating http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_770_TF_Gaming/31.html

 

[Bro]

Thanks guys! I think I will go with the 770. It may have a 1gb difference but for lower temps and quieter operation I think it is worth it. I don't plan on using more then two monitors anytime soon so 2gb should be good for gaming and skype and and such.